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* Wellness Special Focus Area
CITY OF* * February 14, 2022 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers virtually present: Bob Baggett, Kate Baldwin, Larry
Brown, Chris Steams and Yolanda Trout -Manuel. Councilmember Robyn
Mulenga was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus, Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj, Innovation and Technical
Support Specialist Danika Olson, Police Chief Mark Caillier and City Clerk
Shawn Campbell were in Chambers.
The following department directors and staff members attended the
meeting virtually: Senior City Staff Attorney Harry Boesche, Director of
Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Public Works Jacob
Sweeting, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Community
Development Jeff Tate, Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Human
Services Program Manager Kyla Wright, Housing Repair Program
Manager Joel Asbjomsen, Neighborhood Programs Manager Chris
Lovings, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber and Director of
Finance Jamie Thomas.
Ill. ANNOUNCEMENTS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, reports or presentations.
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IV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Ordinance No. 6849 (Thomas)(15 Minutes)
An Ordinance establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax Rate for Local Revitalization
Financing for 2022
Director Thomas provided Council with a presentation on establishing
the Local Sales and Use Tax Rate for Local Revitalization Financing for
2022.
B. Pavement Preservation Funding Overview (Gaub)(20 Minutes)
Director Gaub and Director Thomas provided Council with an overview of
the Pavement Preservation Funding. She reviewed existing funding,
funding needed to sustain the 70 Pavement Condition I ndex(PCI) target,
additional funding needed and funding options.
Council discussed neighboring jurisdictions funding sources, impact of
additional taxes, growth of new streets, neighboring jurisdictions applying a
councilmanic fees and the make up of an ad hoc Committee.
C. Photo Enforcement: School Zone Safety Cameras (Gaub)(20 Minutes)
Assistant Director Sweeting provided Council with a presentation on the
Photo Enforcement Safety Cameras in school zones. He provided the
background of photo enforcement in Auburn, the proposal for moving
forward with school zone cameras only and future discussions on red light
cameras, current challenges, benefits of school zones photo
enforcements and key terms of the proposed contract.
Council discussed the cost of the program, the responsibility of turning the
cameras on and off, the cost of the tickets, other measures considered to
encourage traffic calming, number of collisions in school zones, Council's
review of the contract, speeds in which tickets will be issued, intent of
program and options for alternative speed lowering.
D. Legislative Update (Hinman)(10 Minutes)
Director Hinman provided Council with the Legislative update. She
reviewed the history of the current Legislative Session.
Council discussed proposed legislation for auto theft, bipartisan support
for bills and modification language, catalytic converter thefts and future
updates.
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V. COMMUNITY WELLNESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Overview of the Community Services Division (Tate)(20 Minutes)
Community Services Division staff will provide an overview of their program areas and
anticipated Council engagement for 2022
Community Services Manager Joy Scott, Human Services Program
Manager Kyla Wright, Housing Repair Program Manager Joel Asbjomsen
and Neighborhood Programs Manager Chris Lovings, provided Council
with an overview on the Community Services Department. They reviewed
the funding sources for the division, Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) requirements, the Housing Repair Program, the Human Service
program and Neighborhood Programs.
Council discussed the number of homes that received funding from the
Housing Repair program and the number of homes that did not receive
funding, the expected funding level of CDBG funds, as well as, where and
how agencies can apply for the grant funding.
VI. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no other discussion items.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
APPROVED this 22nd day of February, 2022.
T -J ES JE AJ, 0151UTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http.1Avww.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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